Find key research, reports, and strategic frameworks that shape how services are planned, delivered, and evaluated for children and youth in Wellington-Guelph, across Ontario, and nationally in Canada.
Wellington-Guelph
- Early Development Instrument - Wellington-Dufferin Cycle 6 Report
A report presenting 2023 Early Development Instrument (EDI) data for Wellington-Guelph and Dufferin County, highlighting trends in children's developmental health at school entry over time and across domains of development. - Well-being Health and Youth (WHY) Surveys
Collect information from youth, parents, and school staff about youth health and well-being. Created in partnership between the Upper Grand District School Board, Wellington Catholic District School Board and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. - Guelph-Wellington Newcomer Youth Mental Health Study
A community-based study exploring mental health needs and service gaps for newcomer youth. - Guelph & Wellington County Vital Signs Report (2023)
Led by the Guelph Community Foundation in partnership with Toward Common Ground, this report presents local data on resilience, community belonging, housing, income, environment, and more. It is designed to spark conversation and guide community action.
Ontario
- How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years
The framework guiding licensed child care and early years programs in Ontario. It emphasizes learning through relationships and is built around four foundations: Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement, and Expression. - Ontario Middle Years Strategy On My Way
A developmental framework and strategic guide for supporting children aged 6–12. - Gearing Up: A Strategic Framework to Help Ontario Middle Years Children Thrive
This framework emphasizes building resilience in children aged 6–12 by supporting their mental health, social inclusion, and access to enriching experiences. - Stepping Up: A Strategic Framework to Help Ontario's Youth Succeed
A guide for improving outcomes for youth aged 12–25, based on 20 evidence-based outcomes across seven themes. - Supporting Children's Futures Act (2024)
Legislation aimed at improving safety, privacy, and outcomes for children and youth in care. - Child Welfare Redesign Strategy
A multi-pillar strategy focused on prevention, quality care, youth supports, and system accountability. - Ontario Indigenous Children and Youth Strategy (OICYS)
A co-developed framework supporting culturally appropriate services for Indigenous children and youth. - Ontario's Special Needs Strategy
Focused on improving service delivery for children and youth with complex needs. Components include Coordinated Service Planning, Integrated Delivery of Rehabilitation Services (speech, physio, OT), and Developmental Surveillance for early identification. - Ontario Early Adversity and Resilience Framework
Developed by Public Health Ontario’s Adverse Childhood Experiences & Resilience Community of Practice, this framework supports cross-sector collaboration to prevent adversity and promote resilience in children, families, and communities. - Roadmap to Wellness: Ontario's Mental Health and Addictions Strategy
A plan to build a connected, high-quality mental health and addictions system, including supports for children and youth.
Canada
- UNICEF Canada Index of Child and Youth Well-being
A national framework measuring the rights and well-being of children and youth from birth to age 18.